EFCC freezes Osun government account 10 days to election
The account, reportedly used for the payment of workers' salaries, was placed on "Post No Debit" status by the anti-graft agency.
WAFCON 2026: Nigeria vs Egypt – date, time and where to watch
The Super Falcons of Nigeria will face Egypt in their final Group C fixture at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON)
Trump warns Iran to open Hormuz or get ‘hit very hard’
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Iran would be “hit very hard” unless the strategic Strait of Hormuz is reopened “very soon,” in an interview with Fox News.
Canada lists 7 pathways to becoming a Canadian citizen in 2026
Canada offers several pathways through which people can acquire or apply for Canadian citizenship, ranging from birth and family connections to permanent residence, adoption and special provisions.
List of UK companies that offer visa sponsorship to foreign workers
The UK continues to attract skilled professionals from around the world in 2026, but recent immigration changes have made securing a sponsored job more competitive.
Okocha denies biting Portable, says singer should accept defeat
Nollywood actor Charles Okocha has denied biting singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, during their recent celebrity boxing rematch in Lagos.
Infantino calls emergency FIFA meeting as pressure mounts
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has called an emergency meeting of senior staff in Rabat, Morocco, amid growing pressure over the organisation’s abandoned plan to bring private investment into a company responsible for running its tournaments.
From “Smart Partner” to “Global Solution”: WAIC 2026 Shows Another Path Of AI Development
July 17th, Shanghai. The 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference and the High-level Conference on Global Governance of Artificial Intelligence opened as scheduled. More than 1,100 enterprises, more than 3,000 exhibits and over 300 world-first products, the exhibition area exceeded 100,000 square meters for the first time. Beyond the scale figures, it is worth asking: When […]
Sokoto’s ₦1.7bn NYSC camp rehabilitation hits 80% completion
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — The rehabilitation of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Orientation Camp in Wamakko, Sokoto State, has reached 80 per cent completion, with the project expected to improve the welfare and experience of corps members posted to the state. The project, awarded by the Sokoto State Government to SBG Enterprises […]
Lagos boosts fire response capacity with 11 public stations, 685 new firefighters
By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reinforced the state’s emergency response capacity with the induction of 150 newly recruited firefighters into the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service. The ceremony also featured the commissioning and commencement of operations at the new Oworonshoki Fire Station, bringing the number of public […]
Lawan hails Tinubu’s 30%-80% military salary increase, says move will boost troops’ morale
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Former President of the Senate and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Defence, Senator Ahmad Lawan, has commended President Bola Tinubu for approving a salary increase of between 30 and 80 per cent for personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, describing the move as a major morale booster for […]
